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Y872 LHE

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,599 mi
Last recorded72,599 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 LHE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 72,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,761 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint + o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,760 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/f steering rack joint + o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,267 miles

o/s and n/s rack joints worn

rear exhaust mntg splitting!!!

spare wheel soft

Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s rack joints worn

rear exhaust mntg splitting!!!

spare wheel soft

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,673 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,060 miles

slight wear in rack joint

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,435 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 50,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 45,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,378 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 38,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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Y872 LHE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y872 LHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y872 LHE registered?

Y872 LHE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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